Senior Automotive Technician & Team Leader

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay) program

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Asheville, NC is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward excellent customer care and satisfaction. Our flat-rate pay model rewards skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each task, and the rates reflect earning potential in this region.

The position includes strong training, ASE certification support, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times.
• Demonstrated skill in brakes and hydraulics systems and/or steering & suspension and alignments.
• Skilled in general automotive maintenance & tire repair.
• Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Reading, writing and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications - brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
• Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least three of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Skills

Diagnostics & repair

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

ASE certification

Tools

Automotive diagnostic tools

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Asheville, NC is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward excellent customer care and satisfaction. Our flat-rate pay model rewards skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each task, and the rates reflect earning potential in this region.

The position includes strong training, ASE certification support, and career growth opportunities.